Kadavallur Anyonyam is a

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debate held annually at Kadavallur in Thrissur District,

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. In the anyonyam two major Rig Veda schools (known as

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) based in

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take part. Over the years, the two Brahmaswam Maths at

and Thirunavaya developed a healthy and constructive competitive spirit. Kadavalloor Anyonyam is the final examination for the

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of these institutions.

Place and date

The Kadavalloor Anyonyam is conducted every year during the first fortnight of the Malayalam month

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(mid-November) at the Sreeramaswamy Temple at Kadavallur, Thrissur District. Kadavalloor Anyonyam used to be held regularly till 1947. It was revived in 1989 and is being held regularly since then. The ceremony is held for 8 days.

References

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